Explore Jewish life, values, celebrations, history, theology, and spirituality. Ask questions, discover multiple answers, and find out how Reform Judaism could be meaningful to you. This course is open to all – interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, and anyone who just wants to learn more about Judaism!
The Miller Introduction to Judaism is taught through an educational partnership with American Jewish University.
Instructor Bio
Sharon Glassberg is a lifelong Jewish Educator currently working as a Clinical Therapist at Jewish Family & Children’s Services, working with Tucson’s community of Holocaust Survivors. Previously she served as the Director of Jewish Education/VP for Programming & Organizational Development at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, currently JPSA. Sharon directed Tucson Hebrew High and other Jewish teen engagement programs, ran community adult education programs including the Jewish Culture Shuk and the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, initiated and oversaw PJ Library and yearly awards and scholarship programs.
Pricing
Members: $215 per person
Pillars: $0 per person - benefit of Pillar level
Friend of Kol Ami (Non-Member): $215 per person
Course fee includes access to all course materials (including textbook - On One Foot) via Dropbox. A hard copy of the textbook is available for purchase through the Kol Ami office for $50. Email
educationdir@katucson.org to purchase.
A Preview of Introduction to Judaism
Thinking about taking Introduction to Judaism but not sure if it’s right for you? This free preview session offers a chance to meet the instructor, experience the teaching style, and get a feel for the course before committing to the yearlong journey. There’s no pressure — just a warm, open space to ask questions and explore whether this learning opportunity is the right next step for you.
Members
Mode of Instruction
This course will be offered in person at Kol Ami. We also offer a Monday evening Introduction to Judaism course on Zoom. If you are interested in taking that course, please register
here.
Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for the class is Friday October 3, at 11:59 pm.
